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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.24, 44,584.68 and 18,161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.24, 44,584.68 and 18,161.38 is: 25,059.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.24 : 44,584.68 = 18,161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.24/44,584.68 = 18,161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.24x = 44,584.68 × 18,161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.24x = 809,719,315.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,719,315.66/32,311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,059.99

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